Greetings to all,
I have recently aquired a 75 fj40 w/ 2f. Not running. It had sat outside for about 10 years dormant. The story was the engine was had been fresh rebuilt (500 miles) and just parked. I thought I would be one of the cool kids and replace a few belts and hoses and be off to the races! NOPE! I have soaked the cylinders with the usual cocktail and it wont budge. Removing the valve cover reveals a pristine valve train (like fresh out of the machine shop) including the galley surface. The seller ( life long family friend, nothing to gain by being dishonest) is just as dismayed about the motor as I am. I have pulled the rear drive shaft and unlocked the front hubs to eliminate the drive train. The clutch is currently in-op due to a slave cylinder that needs replacing. At the end of the day, a 3 foot cheater wont budge the the crank or the flywheel for that matter. My next move will be to drain fluids and drop oil pan for a look-see. Or should I pop off the head and start from the top down? Any ideas of where to go next? Any and all input would be dreatly appreciated. Muchas Gracias Y'all!
I have recently aquired a 75 fj40 w/ 2f. Not running. It had sat outside for about 10 years dormant. The story was the engine was had been fresh rebuilt (500 miles) and just parked. I thought I would be one of the cool kids and replace a few belts and hoses and be off to the races! NOPE! I have soaked the cylinders with the usual cocktail and it wont budge. Removing the valve cover reveals a pristine valve train (like fresh out of the machine shop) including the galley surface. The seller ( life long family friend, nothing to gain by being dishonest) is just as dismayed about the motor as I am. I have pulled the rear drive shaft and unlocked the front hubs to eliminate the drive train. The clutch is currently in-op due to a slave cylinder that needs replacing. At the end of the day, a 3 foot cheater wont budge the the crank or the flywheel for that matter. My next move will be to drain fluids and drop oil pan for a look-see. Or should I pop off the head and start from the top down? Any ideas of where to go next? Any and all input would be dreatly appreciated. Muchas Gracias Y'all!